Being Belle

Any publicity is good publicity when it comes to companies and their products; when the Belle D'Opium advertisement was banned for 'simulating drug use', it got us all talking. Including me. A few days later this ban I charged into my local Boots and doused myself in the stuff, and was continuing to do so until I got myself my own little bottle.

While some might not like this "disconcertingly bewitching new oriental" its undercurrents of Jasmine keep me coming back for more. 

Top notes: Casablanca Lily, Gardenia, Jasmine Absolute, Mandarin.

Heart notes: Hookah Accord, Tobacco, Amber, Peach.

Base notes: White Pepper, Patchouli, Sandalwood.

And while I mightn't smell like "A woman full of ambivalence, elusive and obsessive, powerful and troubling, ingenue but dangerous", when I wear it, I can certainly give it a shot. Marketing ploy or no, I'm sold.

Whats your favourite perfume at the moment?

Treasure Chest

The arrival of the beautiful weather to Ireland has resulted in me becoming a bit bored with the usual everyday make up I was wearing. I am safe in the knowledge that I will never be pried away from my neutrals, but a little variation every now and then can't hurt. While finding it difficult to sleep last night, for some reason a thought popped into my head crying "gold".

While I love the colour gold on the eyes, I always seem to bypass it when it actually comes to applying my makeup. Not anymore! After the slight panic that my eyes looked orange, I was pretty happy with the look and as I mentioned before it was a nice change from the usual browns that I had got into a habit of doing. 

MAC's Amber Lights is a colour I constantly overlook but adore when I remember to wear it. Has the weather made you want to change your makeup in anyway?

Face:

YSL Perfect Touch Foundation

MAC Harmony Blush (as contour)

Stila Blush in Hint

Eyes:

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Urban Decay Sin e/s (all over lid)

MAC Amber Lights (from middle to outer lid)

MUFE Star Powder in Gold (centre lid)

MUFE Aqua Liner in Brown (2L)

Blinc Tubing Mascara

Lips:

MAC Florabundance lipgloss



Inspiration

I've said a few times that I love the cut crease eyeshadow look. It wasn't until I got the Louise Young LY38 that I was able to do it properly, none of the brushes I had were precise enough. The face of the day I do are usually daytime looks and I never really show night makeup so I thought I'd do this (also procrastinating uni work!)

Although I won't be wearing this tonight, I will definitely be wearing it over the holidays!

Face:

YSL Teint Resist

MAC Harmony Blush (as contour)

MAC Melba Blush

Eyes:

Sleek Storm Palette pale matte brown for eyebrows

MAC Brule e/s (all over)

Sleek Storm palette (matte brown and black)

Eyeko Graffiti Liner in Black

MUFE Liners in 10L and 16 (under eye)

Eyeko Big Eyes Mascara

Lips:

MAC Creme D'Nude l/s

MAC Florabundance l/g

 

 

 

 I then decided to see what the look would be like with a bright lipstick, and I think it works. I used Eyeko Liptastik in Loud Mouth.

This look might be familiar to you, I used Pixiwoo's video for inspiration. See it here. 

Happy Thursday!

Baby It's Cold Outside

I love the snow, in small doses. A few days of staying in, in front of the fire reading a book is perfect for me. Anymore than this and I get irritated. Being snowed means no seeing friends, hardly any food in the house, and eventual boredom. I haven't reached that point yet.

Face:
YSL Teint Resist
MAC Harmony Blush (as countour)
Givenchy Prisme Again in Happy Sun (blush)

Eyes:
MAC Painterly Paintpot (as base)
Urban Decay Virgin (all over)
Urban Decay Naked, Buck, Darkhorse, Toaster (in crease)
Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in Chocolate Shimmer Ink
Dior Show Mascara

Lips:
ELF Theraputic Conditioning Lip Balm in Strawberry







In front of the fire:





Peanut and Crunchie Squares



Snow!



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September Favourites!

I've always been reluctant to do a "favourites" post because mine rarely change. Once I find something I love, I rarely look for something to replace it, guess that philosophy has to change!

Here's what I've been loving this month:

Urban Decay Naked Palette - Yeah, I know..Everyone keeps ranting about this one, I'm sorry but I have to aswell. It's amazing! Its happiness in a block of colours..Containing Urban Decays most popular neutral shades, its a must-have for those who love the neutral look. If you hate shimmery colours, its definitely not for you, as there are only two matte shades, but each is highly pigmented and beautiful. Rant over!

"Mud" Nail Varnish - (in picture Essie Mink Muffs) While this had been a trend over the past few months, it is the colour of my life. I kid you not. That minky-murky-muddy brown-grey is my favourite colour and I've bought at least six or seven almost identical nail polish shades to show my solidarity to it. I don't care what other trends come, I'm sticking to it.

Arabic Perfume? - I think it is anyway. I got it in Dubai over the summer and completely forgot about it as its so small. At the start of the month I found it and, huzzah, love it! Like all Arabic perfumes, its so so strong. Literally all you need is it placed on your neck or wrists - too overpowering. But its beautiful. Wish I could read Arabic so I could find out the name...

MAC Angel Lipstick - I've worn this almost everyday this month, when I first bought it I was afraid it was too pink (neutrals girl, obv) but alas, I frickin' love it. It brings a nice change to my usual MAC Creme D'Nude look.

MAC Melba Blush - No need to explain. Perfect peachy blush.
Eyeko Mascara - If you want massive lashes without having to re-apply (don't btw, you'll get spindles for lashes!) this is the best mascara I have ever used. Can't recommend it enough, I did a review here if your interested!

MAC 217 Blending Brush - I though the blending brushes I had were grand..I was wrong! Its only until you buy this one that you realise nothing compares to it. Its soft but firm and creates the perfect smokey eye. Love.

YSL Teint Resist - This was in my recent Out post. How wrong I was! While I still think it is a summer foundation (for me, anyway) if you mix it with another foundation (I use Nars Sheer Glow in Siberia) it really is perfect. Use a base and its even more amazing. I apologise for doubting you, YSL!

Mac Angel Lipstick

Urban Decay Naked Palette

Arabic Perfume

New Foundation..(s)?

YSL Teint Resist, as much as I love it, is a summer foundation for me. Its beautiful, but doesn't hold the coverage I need the winter months (red nose, cheeks and all!). I've run out of my "winter foundation" too. This is either Nars Sheer Glow, Armani or Benefit Playstick.

As I've just started college, I don't have the money or time at the moment to buy a new one. I know, awful. So, here's what my plan has been for the last few days.

When I bought Nars Sheer Glow a few months ago, I was in a massive rush and left the colour allocation to the woman working at the counter. Big Mistake. When I got home and opened it, I realised that it was so light and pasty on me. I looked it up on the Nars website, Siberia..the lightest shade. I'm not that pale.

I had an old MAC dark foundation that I never used, also a wrong make up counter woman. Studio Fix NW25. Epic plan came to my mind and I've been mixing them over the last few days. The coverage is perfect, lasts all day and is a great colour.

Do you mix your foundation? Which is your favourite? x